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How to play Carrom
Start Carrom by looking at the playing area and its controls. Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Begin with the local two players mode shown on the page. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Play a casual Carrom match using the house rules shown here. Tournament penalties and multi-board match scoring are not used.
Notice the feedback
Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention. Make the next step deliberately.
Your goal
Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Keep the controls in easy reach.
Step by step
- White starts; set striker aim and power.
- Own-colour pockets earn another shot.
- Cover the queen with an own-colour man in the same or next shot.
- Striker fouls return one own pocketed man if available.
- Finish your colour after a covered queen.
Controls
Touch to aim; sliders set power and angle; striker-position controls and Shoot. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Check any mode label before starting.
A useful example
Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Keep the controls nearby.
Watch out for this
The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered. Compare the situation with the worked example. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
Common questions
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Carrom?
Here is the relevant explanation: Clear your nine carrom men after the queen is covered.
For a quick reminder, how do I control Carrom?
Touch to aim; sliders set power and angle; striker-position controls and Shoot.
For this browser game, what example helps explain Carrom?
Here is the relevant explanation: Queen and own man in one legal shot cover immediately.
What should I watch out for in Carrom?
Here is the relevant explanation: The last own man returns if the queen remains uncovered.
For my first round, what format does Carrom offer?
Keep this in mind: Play a casual Carrom match using the house rules shown here. Tournament penalties and multi-board match scoring are not used.
As a new player, which play mode does Carrom use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Local two players. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.